Twitter's New Political Ad Rule May Not Put Pressure On Competitors

The transcript discusses Twitter's decision to ban political ads, contrasting it with Facebook and Google's policies. It highlights Twitter's smaller user base and revenue from political ads compared to its competitors. The text also examines political ad spending by candidates, particularly Donald Trump, and the potential legal challenges faced by platforms like Facebook regarding political ads.

How does Twitter's user base compare to that of Facebook and Google?

• Twitter's user base is not mentioned in the context.

• Twitter has the same number of users as Facebook and Google.

• Twitter has fewer users than Facebook and Google.

• Twitter has more users than Facebook and Google.

What was the estimated ad spending on Facebook during the 2018 midterm elections?

• $3 million

• $25 million

• $284 million

• $210,000

Which platform did President Donald Trump spend more on for digital political ads?

• Twitter

• Snapchat

• Facebook

• Instagram

What is one potential benefit for Twitter in avoiding political ads?

• Better ad targeting

• More user engagement

• Avoiding legal issues

• Increased revenue

What legal issue could Facebook face regarding political ads?

• A ban on all political ads

• A requirement to increase ad prices

• A fine for excessive ad spending

• A lawsuit from a gubernatorial candidate